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Expensive Acura TSX repairs by problem area

Engine (26%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (17%)

Brakes and Traction Control (13%)

Suspension and Steering (18%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)

Other (0%)

Chart based on 130 repairs.
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Acura TSX repair cost distribution

$2500+ (22%)

$1000 - $2499 (78%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (0%)

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Chart based on 79 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2012 Acura TSX 4dr Wagon

201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

67000 mi

US $1100
Rock made a hole in AC system. Compressor burned out 
112000 mi

US $1800
Power Steering Failed 
70000 mi

US $1000
new brakes 
97000 mi

US $700
#2 Coil fail and battery 

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2012 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan

201-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD

74000 mi

US $1500
Power Steering Control Module failed 

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2011 Acura TSX 4dr Wagon

201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

71000 mi

US $1300
Drive axle had to be replaced, Brake rotor had to be replaced, front right was warped for unclear reasons. 
98000 mi

US $1200
Starter failing, drawing too much current. Window motors/locks damaged (related to that). 

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2011 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan

201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

109000 mi

US $3500
Replaced brake pads and resurfaced rotors. 
128000 mi

US $900
Front axle broken - dealer called it "wear" 
145000 mi

US $1000
Compressor had to be replaced 
170000 mi

US $1200
Clutch went out and had to be replaced. 

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2010 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan

280-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

44000 mi

US $1200
Alternator had died, check engine light came on that battery was no longer charging. Dealer saw me the same day and replaced the alternator and battery - $1200 

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2010 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan

201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

102100 mi

US $120
Replaced original battery after only 3 years 
130000 mi

US $1100
Front driver side wheel bearing failed 
82000 mi

US $1300
Front brake pads Rear struts replaced 
50000 mi

US $1977
Blown ac compressor Damaged condenser Damaged expansion valve 
133000 mi

US $2000
check VSA and emissions light on. Noticeable dip in performance. Shop replaced timing control solenoid, timing chain, tensioner and water pump. 

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2009 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan

201-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD

25000 mi

US $500
Change Oil and filter - no charge Sub-woofer replacement (damaged) - no charge Engine Air Filter replacement - $45 Interior Pollen Filter replacement - $125 Rear brake pad replacement & rotor re-surfacing - $270 
100700 mi

US $375
Xm reception was bad. 
105500 mi

US $150
The engine would not stay on, and had a rough idle. I cleaned out the throttle body, replaced my CAI and then replaced the mass air flow sensor. 
110800 mi

US $1900
Clutch was replaced. This included the following. Flywheel Friction Disk Pressure Disk Driveshaft assembly-passenger side was replaced. 
61960 mi

C $150
OEM Panasonic battery was testing weak. Replaced OEM Panasonic battery with AGM battery. 
55380 mi

C $260
Replaced v-tech actuator 
56420 mi

C $1000
A/C clutch failed damaging spindle on compressor. Compressor and clutch replaced. 
68820 mi

C $1000
Rear caliper seized and ruined rear brakes. Both sides replaced including rotors and pads. 
62000 mi

C $2600
Had to replace the clutch 

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2009 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan

201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

150000 mi

US $2500
intermittent braking problems resulting in near collision. Needed new modulator. 
108900 mi

US $780
Replaced Radiator. I limped into the dealership, but it was after three on and off engine cycles. 
151000 mi

US $1200
The rear Driver side caliper had to be replaced. So did the recently replaced brake pads. 
86180 mi

C $1400
Was hearing a dragging/grinding noise from the rear right wheel. Ended up needing the replacement of the brake pads and rotors on all four wheels, as well as the rear brake calipers. 
28000 mi

US $300
Door panel was vibrating when music was on. fixed by properly refitting door. 
98000 mi

US $1700
Caliper pins were frozen. Calipers, brakes and rotors had to be changed. Front rotors were worn out...though it was changed recently - at about 75k miles. Warranty paid for some expenses but majority was out of pocket. 
99000 mi

US $1350
Stretched timing chain. Replaced chain and guides 
114500 mi

US $500
Engine consuming to much oil, right now Acura changed my oil, and they told me to bring it back when it had less then the minimum amount of oil which has been evey 3000 miles, at that point they said they would rebuild my engine under recall 
134000 mi

US $1100
Replaced vtc actuator that was rattling on cold start up. Replaced spark plugs. Got valve adjustment. Preventively replaced valve gaskets. 

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2008 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan

205-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD

76000 mi

US $1200
P0341 OBD code. Timing chain stretch / worn tensioner R&R Cleared code. 
80000 mi

US $400
Upstream (wideband) A/F ratio sensor (AKA Oxygen sensor) failed Check emissions system light on - Drivability issue minimal, truthfully, I havn;t gotten around to repairing it - gas mileage sucks, but it's expensive. Cost given is accurate. 
90000 mi

US $3000
Basically a brand new front end on the car. Ball joints, tie rod ends, All upper & lower control arm bushings replaced (mostly proactively, compliance bushings only really req'd) Replaced shock absorbers, and springs with custom ground control coilovers on koni yellows. Shocks were worn, but 'ok' a non discerning driver likely would have put off. 
100000 mi

US $800
Clutch Fluid F Lush 
116000 mi

US $1100
Brake booster need replacement. 
118200 mi

US $390
Clutch master cylinder needed replacement. 
122300 mi

US $1500
Steering wheel wobble while braking. Front rotors resurfaced and pads changed. Valve seals leaking oil. Exhaust pipe clamp worn out and had to be replaced. 
124000 mi

US $250
Replaced engine cooling fan. Rusted clutch slave cylinder. 

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2008 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan

205-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

90080 mi

C $100
Passenger window was rattling against the door frame. Found out it was because the window was loose. Mechanic took apart the door and had to tighten up some nuts. 
96940 mi

C $100
Problem with rear suspension squeaking when going over bumps. Problem could not be solved and will require another trip for more extensive check. 
112840 mi

C $100
Belt tensioner needed replacing 
122420 mi

C $700
Power steering hose was leaking power steering fluid. 
140120 mi

C $1199
Rear brake caliper was seized and needed replacement. Decided to do both sides. Mechanic discovered a worn wheel bearing as well. Decided to replace both sides' wheel bearing. 
80000 mi

US $1300
replaced power steering rack. Should not fail with so little mileage! 
114000 mi

US $247
Rebuilt alternator 
130000 mi

US $1185
VSA light was on. Replaced VSA module. 
135000 mi

US $400
Replace front bushings 
138000 mi

US $100
Replace back brake pads 
133261 mi

US $1476
Replaced front & rear strut assemblies. Just preventative - no squeaking and no leaking according to the technician - with 133,000 miles I did it as a preventative measure! 

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2007 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan

205-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD

89300 mi

C $100
Car makes a whining noise on startup. Replaced serpentine belt on spec. Problem is still not fixed. 
99200 mi

C $125
Engine whine on startup, worse when cold. Replaced power steerign O-ring and flush power steering. 
105600 mi

C $750
Valve clearances adjusted back to specification. Engine whine is still a problem as it comes and goes. 
143840 mi

C $1300
Replaced worn out clutch. 
145040 mi

C $400
Lower right ball joint replaced so alignment could be corrected. 
145080 mi

C $900
Compressor and condensor replaced and recharged, 
145580 mi

C $400
Charging system failed battery died. Alternator tested faulty. 
148180 mi

C $240
Power steering reservoir cracked, replaced. 
157480 mi

C $125
Replaced rear rotors and pads. 
169260 mi

C $700
Starter failed, could not start. It was replaced. 
169880 mi

C $600
Replaced faulty water pump and drive belt. 
171430 mi

C $900
Replaced left lower ball joint, right upper control arm and rear sway bar links and bushings.  Replaced leaking oil pressure switch. 
176080 mi

C $300
Water pump broke again. Had to be towed in. 
199020 mi

C $150
Replaced upstream O2 sensor. 
59300 mi

US $1300
A/C Compressor, clutch and related parts replaced, system purged and recharged. 
144000 mi

US $100
The clutch pedal needed adjustment 
232000 mi

US $550
One rear brake caliper failed, wearing out the rotor and pads. The repair replaced the caliper, both rotors, both sets of pads 
85000 mi

US $500
Power steering fluid leaking. Hose replaced 
110000 mi

US $2000
Replaced alternator 
114000 mi

US $7000
Engine mount Bad alternator used by a previous shop. New clutch Transmission flush 

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2007 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan

205-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

109000 mi

US $2400
Transmission failed and required a complete rebuild. 
91000 mi

US $1500
CV joint boot was replaced. 
98000 mi

US $450
O2 sensor had to be replaced 
91000 mi

US $1300
Sudden Power steering rack failure with loss of power assist. Replaced rack. 
63800 mi

US $350
Power steering pump seal failure with fluid loss after steering rack replacement last month. Rebuilt PS pump. 
110000 mi

US $750
Loss of cold air from A/C. cause: Leaking Pressure hose. Replaced hose other parts and and recharged system. 
114000 mi

US $750
2 Engine and transmission mounts broken - replaced 

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2006 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan

205-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD

101800 mi

US $1200
The compressor failed. Replaced the compressor and dryer. 
54200 mi

US $1100
Leaking power steering rack was replaced. 
76820 mi

C $150
replaced right front tie rod end < cracked rubber boot> 
98580 mi

C $345
oxygen sensor replaced 
108500 mi

C $1500
replaced engine thermostat, coolant, spark plugs, serpentine belt, exhaust flex pipe ahead of converter, lower ball joints, left tie rod end, rear sway bar end links, brake fluid, ecu corrosion cover recall, seat heater switch. 
104200 mi

US $100
A heat shield under the engine came loose. Mechanic reattached. Oil and filter change. 
115000 mi

US $525
Engine was making a grinding noise at idle. Shop diagnosed that noise was coming from failing water pump bearings. Replaced water pump. 
122700 mi

US $2500
Clutch was noisy and transmission became occasionally difficult to shift. Mechanic diagnosed that clutch was not fully disengaging. Replaced clutch, pressure plate, throw out bearing, and flywheel. 
128000 mi

US $550
Starter was working intermittently and determined to be faulty. Replaced starter. Replaced intake manifold gasket. 
134000 mi

US $280
Front pads and rotors replaced. Rotors on sale. 
135000 mi

US $650
CEL illuminated. Faulty air/fuel ratio sensor replaced. 
126000 mi

US $1300
Clutch replaced. Normal wear for a car with 125k miles and original clutch. 

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2006 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan

205-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

78000 mi

US $5000
transmission stopped working 
115000 mi

US $355
I kept hearing a low clunking noise in my engine when I was idle. It had been there for quite a few months but got progressively louder over the past month. Had diagnostic test run on it and turned out it was the water pump. Replaced it. 
102200 mi

US $1078
Power steering broke and I had to get rack and pinion replaced Radiator fan motor broke and had to get entire assembly replaced 
154000 mi

US $400
power steering pump 
160500 mi

US $800
valve timing, spark plugs replaced. transmission,brake fluids flushed.  AC recharged. 
180000 mi

US $500
alternator replaced 
189000 mi

US $500
power steering pump replaced 
192000 mi

US $1100
replace rack and pinion system 
93000 mi

US $110
Replaced one sway bar end link 
97000 mi

US $1100
SRS unit internal failure = $1100 repair. 
135000 mi

US $480
The range sensor had to be replaced after it was flagged as defective by the check engine light. 
147000 mi

US $1500
Starter developed a flat spot and after a month of putting in a new battery the engine almost would not start. Nobody could find the problem. Replaced the battery after 1 month of use several times, replaced spark plugs before needed. 
125000 mi

US $1800
Leaking power steering damaged alternator Broken power steering pump. Common problem Oil pan leak, valve cover leak, both replaced 
125500 mi

US $2000
Front seal leaking Steering rack replacement, cost together with the seal 

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2005 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan

200-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD

146000 mi

US $149
Intermittent failure of Accelator Position sensor 
149000 mi

US $1700
AC went out - needed new condenser and compressor 
80000 mi

US $260
Driver side door lock actuator replaced 
114000 mi

US $1800
A/C compressor failed requiring a new A/C system 
125000 mi

US $800
Alternator failed, replaced alternator and belt 
90300 mi

US $2500
Exhaust system (first time in 90,000 miles) 
90000 mi

US $1900
Steering rack leaking. Replaced steering rack assembly and performed alignment. 
94000 mi

US $157
The front overhead map lights stopped working. Replaced the housing. 
188000 mi

US $1000
Replaced Master and Slave cylinders. 
190900 mi

US $499
The car seemed as if the battery was dying. It would not crank on the first attempt. After a while it stopped cranking altogether. Dealer couldn't pinpoint cause but after we replaced the starter I had no issues. The car cranks normally. 
209000 mi

US $750
All 4 ignition coils needed replacement. 
210000 mi

US $150
A/C Compressor died - damaged. Needs replacement A/C Condenser replacement A/C Evaporator replacement Front Passenger window switch replacement 
117000 mi

US $1500
Compliance bushings split in front suspension, replaced. Also 120000 service 
110300 mi

US $350
Water pump replaced 
150500 mi

US $2500
Clutch broken, $1,800. Not just the lining. Leaking oil pressure sensor Broken engine mount 
88000 mi

US $2400
Car would not sustain electrical accessory power. A jump was only a temp fix. Suspected alternator. Alternator and battery replaced.  Failed PCV valve, plugs and wires, damaged air filter. Worn engine mounts. All replaced same visit. 
51000 mi

US $142
The center console armrest was not latching again.  
83700 mi

US $152
I have been noticing the car is now hard to shift. They diagnosed a bad clutch and pressure plate, and then quoted me $2000 to do the repair. I declined. They found both rear struts were leaking and replaced them under my extended warranty. They found a torn CV boot and replaced it under the extended warranty. 
91000 mi

US $220
Checked again on the oil consumption, and they still say it is within spec. They will not do anything else about it. 
96000 mi

US $600
I started hearing a bag of rocks sound coming from my engine. Got it into the dealer, and they diagnosed a bad water pump. Several hundred dollars later, no more sounds. My car was making a sound from underhood like someone shaking a bag of rocks. Took it into Acura, they diagnosed a bad water pump and replaced. 3 days of complementary loaner car, and my car was back, nice and quiet. 
101000 mi

US $120
During 100K service, dealer noticed the battery was bad. Authorized them to replace it, since they quoted me a good price to do it. 
102000 mi

US $160
My alternator was making a racket, then stopped charging. My father in law, a retired mechanic, replaced the alternator for me. 
111700 mi

US $166
Both my map lights were out. The dealer fixed them for no additional charge on top of my 110K mile service. 
116000 mi

US $780
The found back front end bushings  and a bad motor mount. 
120500 mi

US $1680
Power steering pump had gotten noisy and was leaking. The replaced the pump and flushed the power steering fluid. 120K service was also performed. 
129000 mi

US $1200
My AC started blow hot air. Dealer diagnosed bad compressor, and change the coil as well. 
135000 mi

US $895
System stopped blowing cold air. Dealer diagnosed leaking hoses. 
140000 mi

US $800
My car was becoming difficult to start. Ends up the starter was bad. They replaced the starter. 
74900 mi

C $650
Error code read crankshaft position sensor which typically means timing chain stretch. I found that my pulse plate was damaged but replaced everything anyways since I had parts and was in there already. 
76880 mi

C $250
Driveshaft bearings wore out since the car is lowered. 
86800 mi

C $3500
Final drive failed and lost three teeth on the gear. Transmission was rebuilt. Clutch and flywheel were replaced at the same time. 
100440 mi

C $150
Coil pack failed causing misfire. Failed coil pack was identified and replaced. 

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2005 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan

200-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

90000 mi

US $314
discharge freon hose replaced 
77000 mi

US $130
Alternator suddenly failed. 
122000 mi

US $250
Rear brake caliper froze. Replaced both calipers, rotors and pads 
123000 mi

US $125
Replaced front brake rotors and pads due to bad warping 
132000 mi

US $100
Drive shaft on the right side snapped. CV joints were good. No warning. Suspect corrosion from a rubber dampener that had come off a while ago. Left side still has this rubber piece in the middle of the drive shaft. 
136000 mi

US $700
Alternator light was intermittent. Replaced alternator. Same problem. Confirmed alternator inop. TS to possible load detector problem. Swapped fuse box- no change. Bought denso alternator. Problem solved! Lesson: don’t use aftermarket parts! 
205000 mi

US $200
Replace ac compressor- clutch failure Replaced condenser recharge. $100 
218000 mi

US $1000
Replace failed ac compressor 
79000 mi

US $345
Oil changed, rear center brake light replaced, and driver & passenger door locks replaced. 
127000 mi

US $1000
Alternator replaced 
161000 mi

US $861
Thought my battery was dying and went it to have it replaced. Battery is fine, starter needed to be replaced instead. 
174000 mi

US $818
Rear brake pads replaced 
191000 mi

US $500
dome light wiring and rear brake light replacement with oil change check up. 
200000 mi

US $2800
200K service Tension belt replace Alternator replacement Engine mount replacement 
143000 mi

US $1500
P0780 and P1734. Gears would not engage properly. Within 12 hours of noticing, got progressively worse. 
143000 mi

US $200
Replaced passenger door lock actuator. Very common issue for TSX. This is second time replacing (first was under warranty at 30k) 
48000 mi

US $440
Heated Front Oxygen sensor went bad. R&R 
49000 mi

US $300
Sensor of some type 
73000 mi

US $1500
Wheel bearing 
98000 mi

US $277
Replace front upper control arm on drivers side. 
104000 mi

US $1300
Rusted and cracked exhaust manifold and header pipe.  Also had the oil pressure switch replaced as oil was leaking from the switch. 
83200 mi

US $1100
Hole in ac compressor. Replaced compressor and charged. 

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2004 Acura TSX

Engine not specified

96100 mi

C $1700
I wasn't able to shift into reverse after a month so I got it checked out and Acura dealership said it was the clutch so they replaced the clutch and plates. 

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2004 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan

200-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD

58900 mi

C $400
Electrical shutting down momentarily. Defective wiring to battery replaced. 
62000 mi

C $1000
replaced drivers side door lock acutator 
90520 mi

C $800
minor problems with overhead console dome lights cutting in and out (problem not fully resolved yet, seems to be bad wiring). 
114160 mi

C $4000
AC relay corroded - the replaced the spider accessory belt at same time Full clutch replacement job 
124000 mi

C $900
Replace dying starter 
121100 mi

C $1000
Replace dead alternator 
144460 mi

C $600
Replaced throttle position sensor 
148180 mi

C $3000
high pressure power steering hose replaced. engine coil pack replaced. 
161200 mi

C $500
Engine suddenly ran very rough, no power, engine light on. Dealer replace two coil packs in engine. 
161200 mi

C $1700
Replace calipers and rotors in rear. Replace drivers side rear main wheel bearing. 
184760 mi

C $1100
Transmission jammed into 6th gear while accelerating from a stop, rendering the car immobile. Towed, and complete manual transmission replaced with junkyard unit. 
92000 mi

US $175
Driver door lock actuator replacement, done at honda dealer, successful. 
104000 mi

US $1000
Self replaced A/C compressor, Clutch, and coil. Took to a mechanic for freon evacuate and recharge. Airbag light came on for 4 year checkup. Dealership said it was fine, but light keeps coming on. They possibly forgot to reset it. A/C Compressor, clutch, Coil, and dessicant replaced. Compressor locked up damaging other stated parts. Repaired by self, cost is parts only. 
108000 mi

US $170
SRS sensor in the driver's seat belt buckle not functioning. Buckle replaced at Honda dealership. SRS sensor in the driver's seat belt buckle not functioning. Buckle replaced at Honda dealership. 
123000 mi

US $385
Replaced Driver's Door lock actuator for the second time (was out of parts warranty), this time harness was replaced for it at the dealer's suggestion. This may have been the reason for it failing in the first place. Replaced the Transistor and transistor wiring for the A/C blower motor. No issues after replacement. 
68820 mi

C $1450
Throw-out bearing was worn. Replacement necessitated removal of transmission, so clutch assembly was replaced as incidental work. 
56300 mi

US $1265
Clutch pedal groan anytime clutch is depressed and when ambient temperature reached 80 degrees or more. Replaced clutch pedal assy (not at fault) and clutch master cylinder (bled clutch). Outside trunk release (electrical) switch (above license plate) became inoperable. Despite dealer service bulletin and 2005 repair to prevent trunk wire pinch near left trunk hinge, several wires became severed anyway. Wires re-soldered. Front struts replaced during repairs as struts locked-up. See "Honda ServiceNews" (12/09): "Dampers Lock Up After Lowering Vehicle on a Rack." Damper lock-up is a wear & tear issue that can occur over time, especially in hot-weather ar Radiator drain cock needed replacement due to breakage. Radiator required removal to facilitate new drain plug replacement. Hoses and thermostat were also replaced as a preventative measure since radiator removal would reduce labor charge. 
62000 mi

US $380
While accelerating on the freeway the car began bucking and displayed both check engine and VSA lights. 1st to 2nd up-shifts were not smooth. My Honda mechanic diagnosed a bad APP sensor or throttle position sensor which was replaced. 
65000 mi

US $385
After several years of intermittent starting issues the starter was replaced with a Honda re-manufactured unit. The symptoms can be attributed to Honda's updated starter design which can be found in the same generation (03-07) Accord too. 
69062 mi

US $566
Driver's window regulator was on the verge of failing. Scraping noise each time the window was raised or lowered indicated it would soon fail and eventually fall inside of door. 
71400 mi

US $120
Replaced starter. cost of new WPS starter $120.00 Replaced starter. cost of new WPS starter $120.00 
72800 mi

US $185
Replaced leaking crankshaft seal on timing cover R&R crankshaft seal on timing chain cover 
141000 mi

US $100
T S and replace cyl.# 1 spark plug coil 
130300 mi

US $100
driver window became difficult to raise. replaced motor and regulator assembly. I think it was a lubrication issue. I noticed rt rear window very slow also. - lubed the tracks, worked better. 
177000 mi

US $400
Replaced upper ball joints. Right was worn badly. Clicking noise noticed backing and turning. Replaced both drive shaft assemblies with reman. 
160000 mi

US $120
brake caliper froze after brake pad replacement. removed and replaced both rear calipers and bled system. no further issues 
194000 mi

US $100
R&R power steering pump. very noisy when cold and then would quit in sharp turns- exit ramps... Flushed old oil from system. 
200300 mi

US $1400
Replaced clutch, master and slave cylinders 
202800 mi

US $200
Replaced sway bar links and bushings. difficult to do the bushings- extra time needed. solved clunking. replaced front shock struts and bushings. 
194000 mi

US $2000
Replaced clutch, flywheel, Slave cylinder 
68500 mi

US $1500
Both headlight transformers needed replacing. Had to take off front bumper twice (once for each side) to get access to parts. 
91000 mi

US $2200
Replaced engine. 

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2004 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan

200-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

99820 mi

C $450
Grinding at start up. Replaced worn starter motor. 
104780 mi

C $130
Check engine light car runs rough scanned to see what code was tripped misfire detected cyl 3 Diagnosed faulty ignition coil. Replaced with new one. Cleared code all is fine. 
110980 mi

C $114
Random hesitation and occasional stalling. Diagnosed bad crankshaft sensor, replaced with new one problems stopped. 
112220 mi

C $126
Noticed hesitation, wouldn’t accelerate past 50k/mh. Checked codes faulty coil cyl.2. Decided to replace remaining coil. Swapped in new ones problem solved. 
128960 mi

C $4300
Total transmission failure. Had to be completely rebuilt. 
102000 mi

US $1040
Inner CV joints 
67000 mi

US $2000
Power steering fluid leak because of small hole in power steering return line. oxygen sensor had to be replaced 
84400 mi

US $180
Exhaust leak. Replaced fitting between exhaust manifold and catalyst. 
88900 mi

US $200
Replaced rear sway bars. 
105000 mi

US $400
replace exhaust flex pipe 
53940 mi

€100
Driver door lock actuator, common problem with 2004 TSX. 
77800 mi

€1200
Seal of the automatic transmision to the drive shaft is defective, even after it has been recplaced with a new one. Ordering the part at a honda dealer (There is no acura dealer in my country) they supplied the wrong part. Left and right suspension arms Rust on the brake piston. 
86060 mi

€600
Belt rolers 
118420 mi

€200
Rubber bushings were broken. 
144000 mi

US $800
The A/C would cycle off, when I turned the compressor off and on again it would run for 5 mins. Then it quit. 
146287 mi

US $3000
The car's transmission began to slip, I checked the fluid and ended up adding 2 quarts, three weeks later the same thing. When the car was parked no fluid could not be seen leaking. After driving the car, you could smell the fluid burning. I took the car in and the high-pressure line of the transmission had developed a pin hole leak, so as the pressure in the transmission increased the car's speed the fluid poured out of the car. My Mechanic had the hole in the line welded closed and the problem has gone away. The VSA light and the Check engine light came, when this happen cruise control would cut off. I assumed it was the timing sensor, I took the car in and the mechanic said the oil pan was dry and that the timing chain was stretched and time tensioner was shot as well and the cam for the valves were bent. It needed a major engine overhaul. All was repaired and replaced Car needed Brakes Rotors and Calipers The High pressure line to the transmission developed a pin hole leak, so the transmission would only leak when the car's transmutation was engaged. to correct it my Mechanic welded the holes closed and it seems to be holding up. 
146300 mi

US $366
The headlight bulbs needed replaced as did the the ignitors and balances and the driver side high beam socket broke and needed replaced. 
154000 mi

US $6785
the paint on the roof, roof rails including the a pillar, and side view mirrors began to come off even though the car had been waxed every two weeks for the last 13 years. the paint then had to be stripped to bare metal. 
125000 mi

US $1300
A/C went out. Took in for estimate with oil change. A/C parts were broken, but compressor was not. Asked to replace compressor anyway. Used aftermarket parts. Water pump replaced. Discovered when evaluated for A/C. Aftermarket part used. 
137337 mi

US $120
Removed and replaced alternator 
157000 mi

US $700
Replaced starter motor 
97800 mi

US $350
Nav control lights board needed to be replaced 
108300 mi

US $1300
Compressor failed taking out condenser 
125000 mi

US $1800
Replaced timing chain and guides. Replaced brake pads and rotors. First time this repair was required. 

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